SK hynix and Sandisk looks to standardise next-gen HBF memory February 26, 2026 SK hynix and Sandisk have announced the start of a global standardisation initiative for next-generation memory solution, High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) aimed at the AI inference era.
Price rally lifts 4Q25 DRAM revenue 29.4% QoQ February 26, 2026 A sharp upswing in DRAM contract prices drove global industry revenue to USD 53.58 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 29.4% sequentially, according to the latest analysis from TrendForce.
SK hynix to Invest $15 billion in Yongin Semiconductor Cluster February 25, 2026 SK hynix has announced an additional investment of KRW 21.6 trillion (USD 15 billion) to expand facilities for its first semiconductor fab and construct five cleanrooms for Phases 2 to 6 of the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster.
European PCB revenues rise 2.4% as industry shrinks February 25, 2026 European PCB manufacturing increased by 2.4% in 2025, while the global PCB market expanded by more than 11%, according to Data4PCB. At the same time, 11 manufacturers exited the market, reducing the European PCB base to 168 companies operating 182 facilities.
SCIP compliance: why data, not legislation, remains the real bottleneck February 25, 2026 Five years after the introduction of the SCIP database, many electronics manufacturers still struggle to translate legal obligations into day-to-day practice. While the rules themselves are no longer new, uncertainty persists — not so much about what the law says, but about how to comply without turning regulatory work into a permanent administrative burden.
TSMC board approves $45 billion for capacity expansion February 25, 2026 The world’s largest semiconductor foundry, TSMC, has approved a capital injection of USD 44.96 billion to expand production capacity. The decision was made during a board meeting on 10 February 2026 in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
ElevenEs secures Caterpillar backing, plans battery factory in Serbia February 24, 2026 ElevenEs has completed the first closing of its Series B financing round, with proceeds earmarked for the construction of a 1GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Subotica, Serbia. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026, with first cell deliveries expected in 2027.
RECOM Power and Bürklin expand their partnership February 24, 2026 RECOM Power and Bürklin Elektronik are expanding their long-standing distribution partnership, with a focus on product availability, technical expertise and streamlined delivery processes.
Motherson opens new automotive lighting plant in Sanand, India February 24, 2026 Motherson has inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India, established as a strategic joint venture with Marelli. The plant is dedicated exclusively to producing exterior automotive lighting systems and expands the group’s capabilities in automotive component manufacturing.
ams OSRAM, Meizhi settle LED patent disputes February 24, 2026 ams OSRAM and Shenzhen Meizhi Optoelectronics Technology have settled LED-related patent disputes in the US and Germany. The agreement resolves proceedings before the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Germany.
Phison warns: RAM shortage could wipe out companies February 23, 2026 Phison, a major manufacturer of controller chips for SSDs and other flash memory devices, has warned that the ongoing global RAM shortage could impact the entire industry in 2026.
SoftBank’s SAIMEMORY and Intel collaborate on next-gen Z‑Angle memory February 23, 2026 SoftBank's subsidiary SAIMEMORY has signed a collaboration agreement with Intel Corporation to advance the development and commercialisation of Z‑Angle Memory (ZAM), a next-generation memory technology designed for high capacity, high bandwidth and low power consumption.
Sony and TCL plan joint venture in home entertainment February 23, 2026 Japanese electronics manufacturer Sony and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a joint venture in the home entertainment segment.
NKT signs €6 billion copper supply deal with KGHM February 23, 2026 Denmark-based power cable manufacturer NKT has renewed its long-term copper supply agreement with Polish mining and smelting group KGHM Polska Miedź, securing European-produced copper for the period 2028–2036 in a deal valued at an estimated EUR 6 billion.
Note receives major order from Nordic defence company February 23, 2026 Swedish EMS provider Note has received an order valued at SEK 135 million (EUR 12.6 million) from one of its long-term customers in the defence segment.
Qualcomm to invest up to $150 million in AI startups in India February 20, 2026 US semiconductor company Qualcomm says it plans to invest up to USD 150 million in India’s technology and AI startup ecosystem through a new strategic venture fund.
Toyota recycling centre to be built in Poland February 19, 2026 Toyota Motor Europe has announced the construction of a new facility. The Circular Factory plant will be built in Wałbrzych and will focus on circular-economy activities, processing up to 20,000 end-of-life vehicles per year. The investment is intended to support the company’s transition toward climate neutrality.
R&D in Switzerland: structure, scale and the role of electronics February 19, 2026 Switzerland is regularly described as one of the world’s most innovative economies. In the Global Innovation Index, the country has repeatedly ranked first, ahead of much larger industrial nations. This position reflects a combination of high R&D intensity, strong patent activity and a dense network of research-performing companies. Yet these aggregate indicators say relatively little about how innovation is structured in practice, and even less about the position of electronics within the Swiss economy.
Boyd expands liquid cooling production capacity in Mexico February 19, 2026 US-based Boyd has more than doubled the manufacturing footprint of its liquid cooling operations in Juarez, Mexico, to meet growing demand from AI-driven data centers.
Infineon: GaN market to reach USD 3 billion by 2030 February 18, 2026 German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies expects the gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor market to reach nearly USD 3 billion by 2030, according to the 2026 edition of its annual “GaN Insights” report.
Skeleton Technologies speeds up US expansion amid AI-driven grid strain February 17, 2026 Estonian energy storage and supercapacitor company Skeleton Technologies is accelerating its US expansion as artificial intelligence infrastructure increasingly strains power grids nationwide. The company said it will open a new engineering facility in Houston, Texas, and establish local manufacturing for AI data center solutions during the first half of 2026.
Contac Solutions acquires French SMS Ingénierie February 17, 2026 Swedish cable harness manufacturer Contac Solutions has acquired SMS Ingénierie SARL in Nîmes, southern France.
Infineon powers BMW Neue Klasse with central computing and smart power distribution February 16, 2026 Infineon Technologies supplies microcontrollers, Ethernet connectivity solutions, power management ICs, and smart power switches for BMW Group’s Neue Klasse platform. The architecture separates software from hardware, enabling over-the-air updates without physical modifications.
GigaDevice signs distribution agreement with SEMITRON for DACH region February 15, 2026 GigaDevice, a fabless semiconductor supplier, has signed a distribution agreement with German electronics distributor SEMITRON, expanding its sales and support footprint in the DACH region.
Camtek books $25m Hawk inspection system order from tier-1 IDM February 13, 2026 Camtek has received an order worth approximately USD 25 million for its Hawk inspection systems from a tier-1 integrated device manufacturer (IDM).
Global silicon wafer shipments rise in 2025, revenue declines February 12, 2026 Global silicon wafer shipments increased in 2025, while total wafer revenue declined slightly, according to year-end data from SEMI.
Kitron raises 2026 outlook after record fourth quarter February 12, 2026 EMS provider Kitron reported record revenue and operating profit for the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand from the defence and aerospace segment. An all-time high order backlog also provides strong visibility for 2026.
Aumovio to cut up to 4,000 R&D jobs worldwide by end of 2026 February 12, 2026 Automotive technology company Aumovio plans to reduce up to 4,000 research and development positions globally as part of measures to improve efficiency in a challenging market environment, the company said.
ProLogium breaks ground on solid-state battery gigafactory in France February 11, 2026 Taiwanese battery developer ProLogium has officially started construction of its first European gigafactory, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion outside Asia.
Anglia warns of longer lead times as market picks up February 10, 2026 Anglia Components is warning customers that lead times for certain electronic components are beginning to extend as market demand increases across the UK and Europe.
Murata completes construction of new ceramic capacitor R&D centre February 10, 2026 Murata Manufacturing has completed construction of a new ceramic capacitor research and development facility at its Fukui Murata Manufacturing subsidiary in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture.
Global semiconductor sales reach record high in 2025 February 10, 2026 Global semiconductor sales climbed to a record USD 791.69 billion in 2025, marking a 26.1% increase compared with the previous year, according to figures released by the European Semiconductors Industry Association (ESIA). In Europe, semiconductor sales reached USD 54.46 billion during the year, up 6.2% YoY.